Let us know about the industry’s outstanding showplaces. By Dianne M. Pogoda

Creating a dream kitchen or bath involves more than a little showmanship. The NKBA Innovative Showroom Awards will celebrate the kitchen and bath showrooms that excel at creating an engaging, unforgettable experience that educates and wows their customers.

Nominations are being accepted here through  Nov. 29, 2019, at 11:59 pm (EST). All entries must be received by this deadline. Winners will be announced at KBIS 2020, on Jan. 20 at the Kitchen + Bath Design and Industry Awards Show, in the Encore Ballroom in the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas. Full entry details and rules are available on the website. The KBIS expo takes place Jan. 21-23 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Showrooms will be judged on their innovative, unique and interactive design by an Advisory Board made up of five past winners and industry professionals. Judging will also take into account what makes the space innovative in general; functional innovation, and how the showroom encourages customer engagement.

One winner will be chosen in each of five categories, and one overall winner will also be selected from among the five category winners for a total of six awards. The categories are as follows:

  1. Independent Retail Showrooms Locations (Brands with 1-5 showrooms) – Small (1,000- 2,500 square feet);
  2. Independent Retail Showrooms Locations (Brands with 1-5 showrooms) – Medium (2,500 – 5,000 square feet);
  3. Independent Retail Showrooms Locations (Brands with 1-5 showrooms) – Large (5,000 square feet+);
  4. Multi-Location Retail Showrooms (Brands with 6+ showrooms) – Medium (1,000- 5,000 square feet);
  5. Multi-Location Retail Showrooms (Brands with 6+ showrooms) – Large (5,000 square feet+).

Click here for more information and to enter by Nov. 29.